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Zucchini Parmesan Waffles

Zucchini Parmesan Waffles

The ultimate comfort food, Zucchini Parmesan Waffles are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick lunch or a delightful brunch, this easy recipe is a must-try for every home cook. Enjoy them today!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded zucchini roughly 2 medium zucchini
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan divided
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste oil or non-stick spray for waffle-maker

Equipment

  • Waffle Maker
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Ice pack
  • Kids Lunch Box

Method
 

  1. Place the shredded zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with about ¼ teaspoon salt.
  2. Let the salted zucchini sit for about 30 minutes, rinse with cold water, and press out as much of the moisture as possible. Alternatively, ring out zucchini inside a clean kitchen towel to remove excess water.
  3. Preheat your waffle maker to medium heat.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and ¼ cup of the grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the flour with Italian seasoning.
  6. Combine the egg and milk mixture with the flour mixture.
  7. Once the batter is thoroughly mixed, add in the grated zucchini and stir until everything is well combined.
  8. Spray or coat your waffle iron with oil.
  9. Place rounded tablespoons of the batter on the waffle iron, leaving room for the fritters to spread slightly.
  10. Close the lid and cook until lightly browned about 3-5 minutes. Serve warm and sprinkle waffles with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
  11. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
  12. Reheat the waffles in the toaster or toaster oven on medium heat for 1 minute or until the edges are golden and crispy.
  13. If adding a dip, pack it in a small sauce container. Pack everything in the lunch bag.

Notes

  • Tip 1: To make these gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with all-purpose gluten-free flour 1:1. We tested it with Cup4Cup, King Arthur Flour AP GF flour, Pamela’s blend, and Nanamaste. They all worked well.